Jasper hosting 32 bands for annual ISSMA Scholastic & Open Invitational Contest

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The annual ISSMA Scholastic & Open Invitational Contest, hosted by the Jasper Marching Wildcat Band, will take place this Saturday, October 11th, at Jerry Brewer Alumni Stadium in Jasper, Indiana. 

This year’s competition will feature an impressive 32 bands from across the region.

Local band performance times are as follows:

  • Pike Central at 11:13 a.m.
  • Northeast Dubois 12:05 p.m.
  • Forest Park 5:30 p.m.
  • Southridge 7:00 p.m.
  • Heritage Hills 7:30 p.m.
  • Jasper 9:00 p.m.

This contest will bring a significant influx of visitors to the area. 

Due to the ISSMA High School Marching Band Competition at Alumni Stadium on Saturday, October 11th, 2025, the Jasper Board of Public Works has authorized the Jasper Police Department to close or restrict through traffic on the following streets on this stated Saturday from 7:30 a.m. until 11:00 p.m.

  • Second Street from east of Hometown IGA to Clay Street. This street will be closed to the general public.
  • Rolen Drive from 5th Street to behind the school. This area will be restricted to handicapped accessible parking only.
  • There will be NO RESTRICTIONS to 5th Street traffic. 
  • Second Street will be used for parking school buses and equipment vehicles and will provide pedestrian cross-traffic.

Schroeder Sports Complex and Jasper Football Complex will be closed to the general public. No parking will be permitted overnight Friday through reopening time on Saturday evening. Schroeder Sports Complex parking lots will be used for School Bus and Equipment Vehicle parking. The south soccer fields will be used by the band for physical warm-up and marching preparation.

The Jasper Street Department and the Jasper Parks Department campuses will be closed to the general public. This area will be used by bands for music warm-ups.

Any questions concerning closures please contact the Jasper Police Department at 482-2255.

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